New renderings of the proposed Garibaldi ski resort near Squamish
Kenneth Chan | Oct 22 2020, 4:35 pm
The new Garibaldi at Squamish ski resort could have a design that highlights the area’s connection with the Squamish First Nation, based on new preliminary concept artistic renderings that provide higher detail.
The planned all-season resort’s architectural design and public art could carry motifs and themes that “respectfully create a destination” where visitors can experience the First Nation’s culture.
For example, the design of an upper mountain trail and viewing platform, demarcated by oversized sculptures, could be inspired by the legends and history of their people. The proponents worked with First Nation councillor Ian Campbell and Shamantsut on the concepts.
The resort development is funded and spearheaded by NHL Vancouver Canucks owner Aquilini Investment Group, and Northland Properties Corporation, which owns the NHL Dallas Stars, Grouse Mountain Resort, Sutton Place Hotels, Denny’s Canada, Moxie’s Grill & Bar, and Shark Club.
The location on Brohm Ridge is about 13 km north of Squamish’s city centre, accessible from a new access road south of Brohm Lake on the Sea to Sky Highway.
This $3.5 billion resort will be built over multiple phases beginning later this decade, with a final size of 1,635 acres of skiable terrain on 131 trails and 21 lifts capable of hosting 15,250 skiers and riders. A wide range of non-alpine skier offerings will support 14,000 guests in the summer.
There will be close to 22,000 beds, including 1,300 hotel rooms, 2,200 condominium homes, 840 townhomes, and about 1,200 single-family homes. Several village clusters are planned, including a 62-acre, pedestrian-oriented main village at an elevation of 1,100 metres — the same elevation as the top of the Grouse Mountain Skyride — with hotels and 250,000 sq. ft. of retail, restaurants, and amenities.